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as in bandaging
to cover with a bandage
first wash and then dress the wound
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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party
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as in polishing
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides
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as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
dressed the young girl in satin and lace
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as in costuming
to put on one's best or formal clothes
we don't usually dress for dinner
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as in growing
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week
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Recent Examples of dressing
Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 May 2025
The human rights lawyer and celebrate humanitarian can more than hold her own when going solo, and opted to stick to the glamorous dressing style—and vintage choices—that makes a stand-out Amal Clooney evening look.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 May 2025
Stangl confirms that the dressing and the spice rub can be made up to 4 days ahead.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
The naked dressing tradition was kept alive at Cannes through the years with looks by many celebrities, including Cameron Diaz, Kylie Minogue, Claudia Schiffer and, more recently, Bella Hadid and Naomi Campbell.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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New red-carpet bans on nude dressing had many stars and fashionistas leaving their best looks on the rack.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 20 May 2025
The human rights lawyer and celebrate humanitarian can more than hold her own when going solo, and opted to stick to the glamorous dressing style—and vintage choices—that makes a stand-out Amal Clooney evening look.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 May 2025
Stangl confirms that the dressing and the spice rub can be made up to 4 days ahead.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
The naked dressing tradition was kept alive at Cannes through the years with looks by many celebrities, including Cameron Diaz, Kylie Minogue, Claudia Schiffer and, more recently, Bella Hadid and Naomi Campbell.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressing
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Repairing the home would require removing all the walls on the first floor, replacing and reinforcing the second-floor supports, and removing all the plaster and sheetrock to re-do all of the wiring.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
23 May 2025
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Before getting coffee, Lin toured the Range of Motion Project (ROMP) building, a converted split-level with balance bars in the living room and plaster dust floating out of a backyard workshop.—
Peter Frick-Wright,
Outside Online,
20 May 2025
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Mains hover between €30 and €40; a highlight is the roast chicken, which might come with a cream sauce and morels in winter or oyster mushrooms dressed in persillade (an herby garlic and parsley oil) in summer.—
Eleanor Aldridge,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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The Dover sole with lemon sauce and the duck à l’orange are first rate.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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What To Consider One could argue that a lot of things have gotten out of hand these days, from wedding dress codes to decorating trends.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Some did a combo, buying a cake but then decorating it.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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In addition to polishing, 6D force sensors are an essential part of humanoid robots, greatly enhancing their entire performance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2025
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From tackling the many facets of artificial intelligence to polishing communication skills, ongoing learning is an everyday initiative for today’s savviest tech leaders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, the growing demand for aid could strain already tight budgets, particularly for smaller colleges with limited endowments.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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This regional variation may reflect broader population trends, including migration patterns and the growing appeal of colleges in lower-cost areas.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Alley Cats Salon’s cheeky take on a classic French tip features meticulously painted lemon wedges adorning nail tips.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
10 Apr. 2025
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Picture celestial motifs, cosmic auras in every shade of the universe, and space-y flora and fauna adorning posters, phone cases, water bottles, belt bags, and beyond.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
4 Apr. 2025
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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This veil attaches to or over the shoulders of the dress, draping elegantly in the back.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pleating, gathering, crinkling and draping not only gave the black material texture but also reflected the growth of her magical power.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressing. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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